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Trim excess fat from meat.
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Cut meat in thin strips.
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Combine flour with salt, pepper, paprika and mustard.
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Toss meat with seasoned flour.
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Melt 13 of the butter in large heavy skillet.
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Add garlic; saute until golden.
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Remove; set aside.
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Melt 13 more butter.
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Saute onions for 5 to 6 minutes.
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Remove; set aside.
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Heat remaining butter.
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Saute meat strips until browned; add the beef stock, onions and garlic.
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Stir to dissolve browned bits in bottom of skillet.
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Simmer, uncovered, 10 to 15 minutes, until meat is tender and mixture is thickened, stirring occasionally.
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Add tomato ketchup or paste, worcestershire sauce and sour cream.
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Heat gently.
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Serve over egg noodles or rice.
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Sprinkle top with chives or parsley and a good dose of fresh ground black pepper, if desired.
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Notes: Always stir sour cream into a hot sauce or soup just before serving.
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Heat it gently and only until the mixture is warmed through.
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Allowing the mixture to boil will cause curdling.
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Milk products won't separate as easily in flour-based mixtures.
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This dish comes together rather quickly, and is so good!
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Beef strips simmer in a richly flavored sauce.
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Serve it with rice or warm, crusty French bread to take advantage of the super yummy sauce!